Al-Nassr Consider Promoting Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. To First Team Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. May soon have the opportunity to play alongside his father at Al-Nassr, as the Saudi Pro League club evaluates promoting the 15-year-old to the senior squad for the upcoming season. Reports indicate that Al-Nassr is weighing the possibility of integrating Ronaldo Jr. Into the first-team setup, with a final decision expected after the conclusion of the current campaign. The teenager has been developing through Al-Nassr’s youth academy after previously spending time in the youth systems of Juventus and Manchester United. His progression has drawn attention due to his goal-scoring record at youth levels, including 58 goals in 23 matches for Juventus’ U-9 team and 56 goals in 27 games for Al-Nassr’s U-15 side. Al-Nassr’s coaching staff plans to conduct a technical assessment of Ronaldo Jr. At the end of the season to determine his readiness for senior-team involvement. The evaluation will focus on his technical development and potential contribution to the first team. The potential promotion aligns with Cristiano Ronaldo’s ongoing tenure at the club. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains under contract with Al-Nassr for one more season, and the club aims to retain him to maximize his on-field performances while competing for domestic honors. Al-Nassr currently leads the Saudi Pro League standings with 76 points, positioning themselves strongly in the title race. Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed a long-standing desire to play alongside his son, and the possibility of father and son sharing a pitch has been described as a meaningful milestone in the veteran striker’s career. Should the promotion proceed, it would represent a rare instance of a parent and child playing together at the professional level in modern football. No final decision has been made regarding Ronaldo Jr.’s status, and the club emphasizes that any move will be based solely on merit and developmental progress. The outcome of the season-end assessment will determine whether the teenager advances to train and potentially play with the senior squad.
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